CVE-2021-47733

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.22%

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CVE-2021-47733 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. CMSimple 5.4 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass input filtering by using HTML to Unicode encoding. Attackers can inject malicious scripts by encoding payloads like ')-alert(1)// and execute arbitrary JavaScript when victims interact with delete buttons.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CMSimple 5.4 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass input filtering by using HTML to Unicode encoding. Attackers can inject malicious scripts by encoding payloads like ')-alert(1)// and execute arbitrary JavaScript when victims interact with delete buttons.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CmsimpleCmsimple5.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47733?
CMSimple 5.4 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass input filtering by using HTML to Unicode encoding. Attackers can inject malicious scripts by encoding payloads like ')-alert(1)// and execute arbitrary JavaScript when victims interact with delete buttons.
How severe is CVE-2021-47733?
CVE-2021-47733 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47733?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST